Written in an engaging and accessible style, this first broadly focused compensatory history of technology not only includes women's contributions but begins the long-overdue task of redefining technology and significant technology and to value these contributions correctly. Stanley traces women's inventions in five vital areas of technology worldwide-agriculture, medicine, reproduction, machines, and computers-from prehistory (or origin) forward, profiling hundreds of women, both famous and obscure. The author does not ...
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Written in an engaging and accessible style, this first broadly focused compensatory history of technology not only includes women's contributions but begins the long-overdue task of redefining technology and significant technology and to value these contributions correctly. Stanley traces women's inventions in five vital areas of technology worldwide-agriculture, medicine, reproduction, machines, and computers-from prehistory (or origin) forward, profiling hundreds of women, both famous and obscure. The author does not ignore theory. She contributes a paradigm for male takeovers of technologies originated by women.
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Good+ No Dust Jacket Issued. Size: 6x1x9; Ex-library copy with typical markings to spine, edges and end pages. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; light wear to brown cloth boards, some label remnants on back board, small catalog label on spine. Red plate with gold gilt titling on front board and gold gilt titling on spine remains bright and bold. Text is very good throughout. Interior appears free of markings. Card pocket affixed to front endpaper. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. NOT available for domestic priority/expedited shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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